School Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Cortlandt, NY

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a defined set of school-based sites. They are on the ground — visiting sites regularly, supporting teachers, making sure programs run well, and building the kind of relationships with school building staff that make HKP a trusted presence in every school. This is a role for someone who is organized, dependable, and genuinely energized by the work closest to kids and families.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field plus 2 years of experience working with children under 13, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in a related field plus 2 years of experience working with children under 13, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• NY State Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• School-Age Child Care Credential or equivalent office-recognized credential plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Some experience managing or mentoring staff
• Comfortable with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations
• Experience working directly with school building staff a plus
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail — you keep track of a lot of moving parts without losing things
• A dependable, hands-on leader who shows up, follows through, and takes ownership
• A natural with kids and families — warm, patient, and professional
• Comfortable giving feedback and having direct conversations with staff
• A self-starter who manages multiple sites without needing constant direction
• Must pass a full background check including fingerprinting and reference checks
• Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose driven.
• Motivating, positivity, leadership.
• Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with school building staff a plus
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements a plus

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit to maintain a pipeline of qualified site-level candidates
• Interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors across your locations
• Build daily and weekly staff schedules; manage coverage proactively so sites are never understaffed
• Maintain a reliable substitute list and fill gaps before they affect the program
• Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance firsthand; coach and support Site Directors and teachers in the moment and through structured check-ins based on what you see
• Address performance issues directly and document appropriately
• Foster a positive, mission-driven team culture across your sites
• Schedule staff to ratio — never over or under; right-sizing hours is both a compliance and a budget responsibility
• Review and approve timecards accurately and on time; ensure hours reflect actual time worked
• Monitor payroll costs against budget; flag anomalies and take corrective action when hours exceed plan
• Build schedules with efficiency in mind — minimize unnecessary overtime and maximize coverage with the staff you have
• Communicate schedule changes proactively; keep staff informed and document adjustments
• Use HKP’s payroll and scheduling platforms (e.g., Paylocity) accurately and consistently
• Monitor enrollment at each of your sites; flag concerns early and communicate them to your supervisor
• Ensure teachers are engaging kids effectively and using HKP materials consistently
• Support families with questions, concerns, and registration; be a warm and reliable point of contact
• Track re-enrollment as a quality signal; follow up when families indicate they may not return
• Participate in enrollment events and community outreach as needed
• Report enrollment and quality observations to your Area Director or Regional Director regularly
• Ensure every site you oversee maintains active state licensing at all times
• Conduct regular compliance checks: ratios, attendance records, staff credentials, health and safety protocols
• Ensure all staff have completed required training (CPR, first aid, mandated reporter, etc.) and that certifications stay current
• Respond promptly to licensing inquiries or corrective actions; escalate to your supervisor immediately
• Keep staff informed of day-to-day compliance expectations so they become part of the routine
• Maintain organized, accurate site files that are ready for review at any time
• Serve as HKP’s primary day-to-day contact with school building leadership — principally principals and school office staff
• Build strong, proactive relationships with each building’s leadership; show up consistently and communicate well
• Address building-level concerns and complaints quickly; resolve issues at the lowest level whenever possible
• Coordinate with school staff on logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements
• Keep principals informed on program news, staff changes, enrollment updates, and any operational issues
• Escalate district-level concerns or relationship matters to your Area Director or Regional Director

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree